Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Into Arts offers adult and children classes in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a highly effective self-defense system of ground fighting. It is designed to allow a smaller, weaker person to defend his or her self in a real world situation that goes to the ground. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu does this by the detailed study of correct body mechanics, timing and placement. This is good because the methods are not based on ones strength or speed so the skills will not fade as will strength and speed. This is also in line with the self-defense mindset of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, preparing you for a street encounter where you don't get to choose what weight class you will be fighting in.

Statistics state 90 to 95% of all violent attacks and street fights end up on the ground, where Gracie Jiu-Jitsu's techniques are most effective.

The physical benefits of training are incredible and students experience a physical change in their bodies within 30 days of beginning their training. Weight loss, becoming more flexible and loosening the body. Many students experience lower levels of stress which leads to higher levels of day to day energy.

The focus on real-world self defense is what separates Gracie Jiu-Jitsu from other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu systems that are more sport based. If personal protection and physical fitness is your goal, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has an effective answer that will work for you.
Founded by Grandmaster Helio Gracie, who at 135 pounds altered the techniques of traditional Jiu-Jitsu to depend more on leverage and mechanical advantage over strength and speed.

The Jiu-Jitsu that I created was designed to give the weak ones a chance to face the heavy and strong. It was so successful that they decided to create a sportive version of it. I would like to make it clear that of course I am in favor of the sportive practice and Jiu-Jitsu, based on rules and time limits, which benefits the heavier, stronger, and more athletic individuals. The primary objective of Jiu-Jitsu is to empower the weak who, for not having the physical attributes, are often intimidated. My Jiu-Jitsu is an art of self-defense in which rules and time limits are unacceptable. These are the reasons for which I can't support events that reflect an anti Jiu-Jitsu. - Grandmaster Helio Gracie

Into Arts maintains a mature, safe, professional training environment to avoid injury. The classes are taught in an organized, professional manner and will educate you in Jiu-Jitsu. We follow a very detailed and organized curriculum that has a clear path to your goal. We understand your time is very valuable and you want to get the most out of your training.

Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instruction

Into Arts is a proud lineage affiliate of the Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Association. We are the ONLY certified Pedro Sauer training center in our area. Affiliation means that the rank you receive is recognized and backed by Master Pedro Sauer which places you in the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu lineage.

The Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Association was founded by Master Pedro Sauer, 8th degree black belt under Grandmaster Helio Gracie and Rickson Gracie. He was the first black belt awarded from Grandmaster Helio who was not named Gracie. Professor Sauer is regarded by many to be one of the most technical Jiu-Jitsu instructors anywhere.